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Landcare news and tips

The prime selling season for houses in the DFW area is during the summer months, but no matter what time of year it is, one of the best ways to ensure great drive-up appeal is to improve your landscape. The return on investment for landscaping in Fort Worth and Dallas will vary, but many homeowners may not realize that just small improvements can yield a higher selling price and decrease selling time. Some of the least expensive ways to add drive-up appeal are:

Add potted plants and colorful flowers near the front entrance

Just as you see on the home improvement shows on T.V., potted plants and colorful flowers can instantly improve your home’s appeal by providing a welcoming feel near your front door.

Add mulch to flower beds

Mulch livens the landscape and provides rich nutrients to beds which have lost their benefits due to rains, watering, and erosion. In addition to mulch, it's important to keep the yard mowed, edged, and weed free.

For larger projects, hiring a lawn and landscaping professional in DFW can save a homeowner valuable time. Sometimes, even the smallest tasks can turn into seemingly unmanageable projects if you’re not a skilled landscaper. More extensive projects, which can result in a higher return on investment, are improvements that All Seasons Landcare specializes in and includes:

Drainage Systems

Drainage systems are important to divert standing water away from your home’s foundation which can result in major issues when it comes to selling your home.

Fence Installation and Repair

Fencing is important to potential homebuyers and fencing that is in need of repair, or missing completely, can decrease the value of your home.

Retaining Walls

Residential retaining walls are meant to be functional and are normally used to hold back soil in a sloping landscape. Like fencing, retaining walls that are in disrepair can lower your home's value as well as become a safety hazard.

Tree Trimming

If you don’t have many trees, planting some can add value to your home. Also, the shade from trees can help reduce the electric bill especially in the summertime. Keep in mind that branches that extend onto your roof can cause damage to the roof and allow bugs and other insects easy access to your home. This is an area that Texas home inspectors look at and will report on to a potential homebuyer.

Hedge and Bush Trimming

Trimming scraggily hedges and bushes, and removing any dead areas, is a part of the landscape that would definitely need to be addressed prior to putting your home on the market. Also, just like with trees, if you don’t currently have any hedges or bushes, adding some can instantly increase drive-up appeal as well as the value of your home.

Even if you’re not selling your home this year, improvements you make now can have a positive impact on your home’s value now and in the future. All Seasons Landcare is always happy to help you achieve the landscape ideas you may want or need.